Wedding planners contributed the top themes they are seeing
for the year. While it is fun to get
ideas from these themes, what matters most is that the bride and groom have a
wedding which is true to their vision.
The theme that the couple selects should have some personal relevance
and meaning to them as a couple. Why
bother with a theme? It provides a sense
of continuity to all decisions made about the wedding – from the gowns to the
flowers to the reception venue and the foods chosen.
Decisions are so much easier once the theme for the wedding
is established. Whether it is a color or
a location or a time period or event,
the focus is there to insure that this
life changing celebration is memorable for participants and guests
alike.
- History lovers may wish to be married in the “Roaring Twenties” of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Art Deco can be the design focus. Jazz was king and flappers wore short gowns and bling was everywhere. As one planner noted, “most of the candy popular today, hit the markets in the 1920’s. What a perfect reason to set up a sweets table for Milk Duds, Baby Ruth bars and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
- World travelers – or dreamers – will find a wonderful theme in exotic locations. Tropical isles, far Eastern spots or Scottish highlands all provide a structure for food, décor, dress and paper products.
- Bright colors against neutral backgrounds can be very effective. Instead of carrying out a color theme in the bridesmaid dresses, have the maids in a basic shade like platinum and carry out the color theme in the flowers and reception décor.
- The ceremony and/or reception location can provide the theme for a wedding. If a museum is chosen as the venue, art and sculpture become the theme. If a garden or beach or ranch is chosen as the site, the theme becomes clear.
- Medieval accents combined with fairy tale touches work well in historic buildings or modern redos which retain the original stone walls and structures.
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